US Bridges

200th Ave over Honey Creek

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 089050204 · Structure no. 000000000141661

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200th Ave over Honey Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 200th Ave over Honey Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries200th Ave
CrossesHoney Creek
Location089050204
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.55148, -91.41119
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2022)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 200th Ave over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200th Ave over Honey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 200th Ave over Honey Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 200th Ave over Honey Creek?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 200th Ave over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.